This year we added three exciting events: 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, and Basketball Clinic. All events are going to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Texas City, Texas at Carver Park Baseball Fields and Carver Park Community Center. Online registration is highly encouraged. There will also be event registration on the day of the event. There will be food and beverages available at concessions. Everyone is welcome to watch and participate.

5K Run/Walk RaceGet ready for the inaugural TNGF 5K! This race will kick off fantastic fall weather. Individuals will run or walk 5K in the historic Carver Park in Texas City, Texas. The race will be chip timed, with runners starting first followed by walkers. We will end the event with awards and a great post race party. There will be music, drinks, and fun for the whole family! $35 entry fee per person.

Age group awards given to top male and female. Our 5K course is USAT&F sanctioned, certified with chip timing, and age group awards.

5K Competitive Run: 7:00am

5K Walk: Immediately after Runners

Awards Ceremony: 8:30am

1K Fun Run/WalkCome out and take part in TNGF inaugural 1K! We’re looking for adults, kids and strollers to run, walk and have fun. Individuals will run or walk 1K in the historic Carver Park in Texas City, Texas. The fun continues with a great post run party. There will be music, drinks, and fun for the entire family! $25 entry fee per person.

The Start and Finish line will be located between the baseball fields at Carver Park, Texas City, Texas 77591.

Saturday, Sept 30, 2017

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: 6:00am – 6:45am

Opening Ceremony: 6:45am – 7:00am

5K Start: 7:00am

1K Start: 8:00am

5K Awards Ceremony: 8:30am

1K / 5K Designated Parking InstructionsPrior and during the 1K & 5K Run/Walk no parking will be permitted on streets surrounding Carver Park. The Nick Gary Foundation workers may drop off equipment and items required for the event and then park at designated parking areas. Volunteers will direct participants to designated parking areas and be positioned in those designated parking areas. All race participants, volunteers, and staffers should park at these designated parking areas:

Westward St. Church of Christ located at the corner of Westward/Anderson Streets.

Softball TournamentThis would be a great opportunity for you to have fun and help local students all at the same time. 4 to 8 teams with double elimination. $250 entry fee per team of 10. 1 hour time limit. Reserve your team’s spot now!

Kickball TournamentCome play with us! ‘Clash of the Classes’ is a great tradition for kickball. We would love to see alumni classes, families, businesses, or clubs get teams together. 4 to 6 teams with single elimination. 1 hour time limit. $250 entry fee per team of 10.

VENDORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

T.C. Commissioner Thelma Bowie

The Foundation

The Nick Gary Foundation will provide rewarding scholarship opportunities to deserving graduating high school students who demonstrate the desire to continue a collegiate or vocational education beyond high school.